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The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will run out of money on Saturday. Some governors are shifting state money to cover part of the shortfall, bolster food pantries or both.
Ahead of the national halt of SNAP benefits at the end of October, 25 states are suing the Trump administration. Here's what to know in Tennessee.
SNAP benefits expected to lapse if the government shutdown continues, but Washington will send funds to help offset the need.
This week, states like New Mexico and Vermont have announced plans to protect residents for part of November. The former is using $30 million of state funding to temporarily support food assistance, which will last about 10 days. The latter has approved $6.3 million in state funding that will cover 15 days of SNAP benefits.
The USDA confirmed its position that effective Nov. 1, it will suspend all November 2025 SNAP allotments as part of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The shuttered federal government isn't funding food stamps as of Nov. 1. Families that get them aren't sure how they'll manage.
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